What You'll Learn
- Mastering the mechanics of the pirouette takeoff and landing en pointe
- The technical importance of closing the passé behind the standing leg for alignment
- How to use tendu and fondu as foundational preparations for piqué turns
- Improving balance through center exercises like passé soutenu and sous-sus
- Developing mindfulness and control during complex weight transfers
About This Video
Take your pointe work to the next level with this comprehensive 44-minute intermediate ballet class from Broche Ballet. This session is thoughtfully split into two key segments: a 25-minute barre to build strength and alignment, followed by 20 minutes of center work to challenge your balance and coordination. The class begins at the barre, where the focus is on fundamental movements like tendu and fondu.
These aren't just warm-ups; they are essential building blocks for advanced turns. You will work through plié and piqué exercises designed to prepare your feet and ankles for the rigors of center practice. Our instructor emphasizes the importance of a clean passé, specifically closing with a feeling 'behind' you rather than in front, ensuring your weight is correctly placed for stability.
Transitioning to the center, the lesson dives deep into the mechanics of the pirouette. You will practice passé soutenu and sous-sus to find your center of gravity before attempting turns. The class covers the nuances of the pirouette takeoff and landing, helping you find the standing leg for a powerful and controlled rotation.
Exercises featuring tombé and piqué will help you master the transition of weight that is so critical when dancing en pointe. Mindfulness is a core theme throughout this practice. By paying close attention to your alignment in simple movements like demi-plié, you set the stage for success in complex combinations.
The class concludes with a traditional révérence, leaving you feeling accomplished and centered. Whether you are practicing at home or in a studio, this Broche Ballet class provides the professional guidance needed to refine your intermediate pointe technique and build confidence in your shoes.
